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Cheng Shuo went on stage to sing without accompaniment, with Lu Guanting playing guitar and harmonizing on the side.

Under Lu Guanting's rearrangement, this song has a fresher and more natural feeling, and a touch more sadness than the original song.

After finishing singing, the two people were stopped by host Zeng Zhiwei.

"Wait a minute, let's do an interview."

Eric Tsang and Qian Jiale were the hosts of this award ceremony, with Cheng Shuo and Lu Guanting on the left and right in the center.

The microphone was handed to Cheng Shuo, "This is Cheng Shuo's first time attending the Academy Awards, right?"

"Yes."

Qian Jiale was in a more relaxed state, with his legs spread apart: "Your song "Thieves of Time" was also selected for the best original film song. Congratulations first."

"Thanks."

Zeng Zhiwei's question is more pointed: "This song was completely created by you, and it has also been sought after by many Hong Kong people. I have heard many people singing this song before when I went to sing. You can listen to it at KTV in Hong Kong.

It’s not easy to sing in Mandarin.”

Thief of Years has a Cantonese version of lyrics by Lu Guanting, but compared to the Cantonese version, the audience in Hong Kong prefers the Mandarin version of the lyrics in the movie.

Cheng Shuo kept smiling. He was not the only mainlander to be selected for the best original film song. There were also Li Yuchun, the singer of the theme song of "October Siege", and Alan, the nominee of "Red Cliff: Battle of the World".

However, these two people only occupied the position of singers, and the lyrics and music were all contributed by people from Xiangjiang.

He is considered a special one among them, and it can only be said that he and "The Thief of Time" mutually achieve mutual success.

Zeng Zhiwei glanced at the audience, with a tone of discussion with Cheng Shuo, "As a professional musician, do you think the song creation in the Mainland has surpassed that in Hong Kong?"

Zeng Zhiwei's question was indeed a bit harsh, but Cheng Shuo didn't take it to heart.

He is the special one on stage, and he carries the label of being from the Mainland, so it is normal for him to be asked such a question.

Moreover, Xiangjiang has always put entertainment first, topicality is king, and there are no taboos.

"On the contrary, I feel that the mainland and Hong Kong are becoming more and more synchronized in terms of creation and appreciation. Cantonese songs have endured in the mainland, and Mandarin songs can also shine on the stage in Hong Kong.

Breaking the language barrier and bringing the sound into people's hearts is not only the idea of ​​​​musicians, but also the result of the joint efforts of us colleagues in the entertainment industry."

Zeng Zhiwei raised his eyebrows, one eye was big and the other was small in shock. He thought that Cheng Shuo had many ways to answer.

Maybe he was being self-effacing, maybe he was imagining the future of Mandarin singing, but he didn’t expect that his approach would be so broad, extending to trivial topics.

Now Hong Kong filmmakers are all heading north to find another way out, which indeed coincides with Cheng Shuo's statement.

The audience burst into applause, and Zeng Zhiwei also laughed and clapped.

"If I hadn't seen you young, I would have thought it was the leader who spoke."

Using a joke to round up the topic, Zeng Zhiwei asked Xiang Chengshuo: "Are you confident about winning this award?"

Faced with him digging a hole again, Cheng Shuo didn't accept the move at all: "Just come and participate. I don't expect to win any awards."

Zeng Zhiwei crossed his arms and said, "You are really impeccable. Let me ask you one last question in private. Who do you think can win the Best Actor Award today?"

"Brother Hua, we are recognized by the crew of "Thieves of Time"."

The camera turned to Ren Dahua who was in the audience, showing him looking dumbfounded.

After the Q&A interaction, Cheng Shuo walked off the stage and took his seat again.

The awards for the Academy Awards are also presented in order from minor to major, with small awards being awarded first.

"Thieves of Time" has been shortlisted for many awards, including Best Original Film Song, Best New Actor, Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Screenplay.

It was not nominated for the Best Director and Best Picture awards, but it also sent another signal.

Bypassing these two awards, "Thieves of Time" will definitely gain a lot.

Sure enough, with Zeng Zhiwei's award, the best new actor was awarded to Li Zhiting.

Competing with him are Li Yuchun, Chen Fala, Zhu Xuan and the young actor Zhong Shaotu who plays the younger brother in the same group.

There has been no new force in Xiangjiang for a long time. Even if there is no reason to praise him, it is natural for him to win the award.

It's just that he's not outstanding enough, his acting skills are not outstanding, his singing voice is not outstanding, and he doesn't even have any special features worth commending among the actors. Even his looks are shared with others.

In 2011, he went to the mainland to develop, and it was not until "The Legend of Wu Mei Niang" in 2015 that he made some noise.

He returned home holding the award, and the award-giving guests on the stage also changed.

...

Far away in Dunhuang, Yang Mi followed Liu Yiqian in front of the TV.

Yang Mi was a little helpless. She communicated with Liu Yiqian on the phone some time ago and made an appointment to visit the class.

Now that I had some free time, I rushed to the set of "The Legend of Hongmen Banquet" alone.

I originally wanted to have a meal and chat, but just halfway through the meal, I was pulled back by Liu Yiqian, who said she wanted to watch an awards ceremony.

What is there to see at the awards ceremony?

Yang Mi couldn't put himself in someone else's shoes and sympathize with him when he saw others winning awards. He just thought Liu Yiqian was so excited about winning the award. Watching others win awards could quench his thirst.

It wasn't until Cheng Shuo's figure appeared on the screen that she raised her eyebrows and figured out the reason.

"Are you here to see him?"

The look in Liu Yiqian's eyes was bright, but she still concealed it awkwardly: "Just take a look."

Lying on the bed, Liu Yiqian hugged the pillow and moved her head back and forth to the singing.

Listening to the interview after singing, she smiled and praised: "Cheng Shuo speaks Cantonese very well. Before, he said that he was not good at Cantonese and had no talent. He is indeed modest."

Yang Mi lowered her eyebrows and glanced sideways at Liu Yiqian.

What should I say? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder?

Yang Mi shook her head silently, this girl's brain was probably burned out.

Put the orange in your hand to her mouth.

But Liu Yiqian didn't even peel off the skin, her eyes were fixed on the TV. The award was about to be announced, and she was afraid of missing a second of the shot.

She took a bite with the skin on, until she felt a bitter taste in her mouth, and then she finally realized, "This apple is so sour."

"The shortlisted candidates this time include the singer Li Yuchun, the theme song of the movie "October Siege", "Powder"."

"The theme song of the movie "Mulan", "Mulan Love", performed by Sun Yanzi."

...

With every introduction she made, close-ups of the candidates were shown on the big screen.

"The theme song of the movie "Thieves of Time" with the same name, performed by Cheng Shuo."

Scenes of Cheng Shuo in the movie also appeared on TV. There weren't many scenes, but they were very impressive with the singing.

"Cheng Shuo wins the prize!"

Yang Mi helplessly held up her forehead, "Why do you seem happier than winning the prize?"

Liu Yiqian replied: "I have never won such a big award."

Yang Mi took advantage of her staring at the TV, her eyes rolled around three or four times, and she said with a bad smile: "I have a way, he has many ideas, and he also wants to make a movie. If you invest in him and film with him, we will win the prize."

The chances are better.”

Liu Yiqian finally turned around, "Filming? Filming with him?"

"Yes." Yang Mi was persuasive, "He has a project that is short of funds right now. You are supporting him... Bah, if you invest in him, there is absolutely no problem. And if you invest money, he will do whatever you want him to do."

"let me see."

After thinking about it, Liu Yiqian looked at the screen again, where Cheng Shuo was talking eloquently under the spotlight.

"very nice."